Children's Religious Education
Preschool-Grade 6
No RE March 30-April 5-Spring Break
Welcome to
Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s
Faith Formation program!
We are very happy that you and your family are a part of our family.
Program Highlights
Welcome Back!
While we are starting our new school year up, we hope you won't forget about your child's faith formation. It is important that students attend all 8 years of RE as we learn a little more about the topics every year. We hope that the new school year is a blessing to your family, and not a burden. Here is a little more info:
RE 2024-2025
Religious Education is an important part of your family's faith journey. We look forward to working with our families every fall because each new year brings us a renewed sense of enthusiasm for bringing your children closer to Jesus. We work together with parents to offer Faith Formation suited to your family's needs.
Our Religious Education sessions are held on Sundays and Mondays. Sunday classes will include Mass for grades pre-school through eighth. Monday sessions will be offered for students in grades 1-8. We will have a Preschool and Kindergarten class on Monday at 5:00 PM, but not at the 7:00 PM session.
Our Family Faith session will meet one Tuesday a month from 7:00-8:15 for students in grades K-6.
We still need help and we hope any parent who has a child signed up for a classroom session, will be willing to assist in some way. We will need catechists, aides, hall monitors, parking lot attendants, and office aides, but these helpers must be up to date with Safe Environment policies including Protecting God's Children and Mandated Reporter Training.
We are always looking for dedicated people who are willing to share their faith with our youngest parishioners. We provide all the tools you need to share your faith with the children. You do not need to be a professional teacher, and if you need help, we are there for you! We can always use additional substitutes and seasonal, event help as well so please contact the RE office if you would like to share your faith.
Right now, we ar looking for help with the following grades:
Sunday, Session A 9:00 to 9:55
Classroom Aides and Hall Monitors
Sunday, Session B 11:00-11:55
Classroom aides and Hall Monitors
Monday, Session A 5:00-6:00
Attendance Office, Classroom Aides, & Parking Lot Attendants
Monday, Session B 7:00-8:00
Classroom Aides and Hall Monitors
We thank you for being part of our program no matter how you are involved. Remember parents are the primary teachers and transmitters of the faith, so you can do this!
Thank you for all you do for your children, and may God bless you, keeping you healthy and safe throughout the new academic year.
Sessions at a Glance
For Grades: Pre-school through 8
Sunday Morning 9:00-9:55 AM (Families attend 8:15 Mass or 10:00)
11:00-11:55 AM (Families attend 10:00 Mass or Noon Mass)
Monday Evening 5:00-6:00 PM
For Grades: 1-8
Monday Evening: 7:00-8:00 PM
For Family Faith Sessions-Grades 1-6
We do offer a Family Faith Session that serves as a Home School option. Families gather once a month on Tuesdays, from 7:00-8:15 PM. Parents or guardians attend this session with their children.
Special Needs Programming
We also have a Special Needs program called CHRISTOS that will meet according to the needs of the individual family. Right now we are meeting every other Friday at 5:00 PM. If there is a different time that works better for your family, please contact Sherry Rochford for more information.
For more information, call the Religious Education Office at 630-963-3053
We hope that being a part of our program enhances your family’s faith journey!
Registration Information
Tuition Rates 25-26
Before June 30 After July 1
1 Child $125 $135
2 Children $140 $150
3+ Children $155 $165
Additional Fees
This year we are charging a $20 fee for 6th graders as they will receive a
Catholic Youth Bible
to use through 8th grade, and keep.
For Absences - Call 630-963-3053 X 1
Safe Environment Information
Parents and guardians: Please read the following documents regarding Diocesan Policies and Standards for ensuring the safety of your children.
1st Communion Retreat-Parents and Children Sat., March 22
Join us for this interactive retreat to celebrate what we have learned about Jesus in the Eucharist. We will do a scavenger hunt, learn how to receive Communion, fish for answers, and learn our 1st Communion songs. Choose 1 of two sessions:
Session A 10:00-Noon
Session B-11:30-1:30
Call the RE office for more Info.
Spring Break -No RE
There will be no RE from March 30-April 5 for Spring Break
Family Service Day-April 5 10:00-Noon
We will be having a service day on Saturday, April 5 from 10:00-Noon here at OLMC. In preparation, we will be collecting cleaning supplies during Lent, so we can put together cleaning buckets for our Food Pantry recipients. Items needed include buckets, mops, rags, paper towels, wipes, window cleaner, all-purpose cleaners, disinfectants, furniture polish, or any item that can be used for general house cleaning. Please contact the office for any questions. 630-963-3053.
Tiny Seekers-Saturday, April 12-9:00 AM
Join us for a mini bible adventure designed for parents and littles. Bring your children aged 1-5 for a morning filled with hands-on activites and bible stories.
This month we will focus onways to celebrate Holy Week with your family.
If you have older children, let us know! we will have activites for them as well.
For More Info Click Here
First Communion
First Communion Celebration:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
First Practice/info meeting for any student that wants to have an additional role during the celebration will be on Monday, April 28th at 6:00 PM.
Full Practice: Friday, May 16 at 6:00 PM for those in extra roles, 6:30 PM for all. Parents do need to be present.
Reconciliation
Saturdays at 3:15-4:00
or by appointment
